Facts That Everyone Ought to Know About a Kansas Mutual Life
An old line life insurance company named Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company, Dipeka, markets itself as strong and enduring. It emphasizes conservative, stable management, safety, and permanence amid competition. For rates and details, contact one of the company’s agents or President J. P. Davis in Topeka, Kansas.
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Kansas Mutual ‘Life Insurance Company
Dipeka
Iowa
Thatsas Muttal Lite Insurance Company
National Bank Poter
Compas Company
Shington
Wba
Asntrrohn Coal Company
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Preferential Duties Fail to Shield Canada from American Markets
A Washington transmission reports that Britain’s preferential tariff plan does not sufficiently insulate Canada from U S imports. For four months ending October 31, Canada faced limited duty reductions, with British goods still losing ground to American products. Canadian manufacturers struggle to compete despite some tariff advantages, as shifting orders and high duties dampen local industry.
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Washington
Great Britain
Canada
Mimi
Palmoreton
Dominion
United State
Light on the Canal Senate action stalls Nicaragua project
Senator Morgan wins Senate passage of a resolution authorizing the Nicaragua canal committee to investigate and expose any agreements or combinations by permanent corporations in relation to the proposed canal. The report outlines committee powers to subpoena witnesses and papers and to sit during recess or session.
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Washington, der
Morgan
Senate
Nicarasean Canal Committee
Pric
Republic of Mearaman
Rock Crusher for Augusta Line to Hire 80 Men
RAILROAD NEWS reports L W Lewis contractor will operate an 63 ton rock crusher from Winfield to supply rock for the Florence to Winfield roadbed. He plans to employ 76 to 86 men year round, using quarries south of Augusta and lines along the Scully and Alexander tracts to lay tracks as work begins.
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W. Lewis
Dee
Wealey Brows
Cearte
Scully
Lewis
Winfield
Augusta
Lowering Eastern Rates Cuts Chicago to New York Fares
Rail lines including Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, and others move to reduce Chicago to New York passenger prices. A $4 cut from current rates via Washington and New York routes is planned next Sunday, with other routes priced at 220 to Gotham via the capital, and 218 via the Panhandle. Competition among Michigan Central and Lake Shore lines boosts overall fare reductions.
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Chicago
Atlantic
Pennsylvania Road
New York
Baltimore
Chiea
Gotham
Capital
Washington
Fort Wayne
Panhandle
Michigan Centre
Lake Shore
Pennsylvania
Raitimers
Ohio
All Doubt Removed On Ancestral Corridor Into Omaha
The Triune reports that no further doubt remains about an ancestral entrance into Omaha. Tecrnt real estate has secured an option on substantial ground south of Omaha near Union Pacific tracks. Hilnols Central contracts to use the station at Union Pacific and its territory to South Omaha, signaling a closer alliance between the railroads.
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Chicago
The
Triune
Omaha
Tecrnt Real
Flont
Crund
South Ouabha
Union Pacific
Ses
Union Stack
Hilnols Central
Coal Engine Coaling Dispute Reaches Officials in Topeka
Wellington men G I Searlede and Cheat Gleayon pressed Santa Fe officials in Topeka regarding coaling engine duties and pay. Brakemen charged with coal duties say the company must build and maintain chutes and pay extra. some chiefs deny, risking Chicago appeals. One brakeman discharged after refusing to coal an engine. case may seek settlement through authorities.
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Searlede
Cheat Gleayon
Wellington
Topeka
Brotherhood of Railway
Welington
Santa Fe
Csiat Offerievarce
Eto
2. Of
Avetin
Dolan
Wichite
Chicago
Admé
Market for Coal
A fragmentary market note discusses coal trading and price concerns amid international tensions. It references American and German actions on coal, noting public and private firm positions and potential impact on U S supply and foreign policy. The piece hints at imports from Australia and German influence in European energy markets.
A Lost Pocketbook Triggers Theft Arrest of George Cherowbas
A warrant issued for George Cherowbas charges him with stealing $6.27 from Lewis Garlinghouse, son of H J Garlinghouse, after a pocketbook mystery at a corner store. A color boy was alleged as the thief, but denied by the boy. Cherowbas was then arrested in Justice Chasnay s court.
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George Cherowbas
George Cherowbes
Lewis Garlinghouse
H. J. Garlinghouse
Gerlinghouse
Charawhar
Garlinghouse
Charontas
Justice Chasnay
Prosecution Closes Case in Totkin Murder Trial
In San Francisco on December 2, the prosecution wrapped up its case in the Totkin murder trial. Attorney P. Dunning and sheriff’s staff faced pointed questions from the defense as handwriting experts testified that Mrs Corbin Totkin wrote threatening letters linked to the deaths of Mrs John P. Dunning and Mrs Les Deane. The scene featured tense cross examinations and testimony pointing to possible motive and the writer of the letters, with Ames, Eisen, and Schimmel among the key witnesses. The prosecution then concluded its presentation.
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San Francisco
Cordelia Totkin
John P. Dunning
Les. Deane
P. Dunning
Tomsy
Carl
Harkin Wat
Hothin
Fre Botkin
Teertimany
Corbailty
Cabimbert
Bim
Kethel
Ames
Eisen
Schimmel
Havana A Pest Hole Death Rate Surges Beyond Vienna
A Havana inspection report notes alarming unsanitary conditions with a death rate higher than Vienna's. Officials highlight incubators of illness in homes over streets, urging careful examination to reveal true hazards. The piece contrasts Havana's mortality with Vienna and cites General Greene's expectations and hospital inspections.
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Vienna
New York
Fieraia
Havana
Howes
Tig
Greene
Tadiow
Creternly
Pier Eity
Scemtern
Davie
St. Louis
Baltimore
Sara
Death of Major Dearing at Rome from Brights disease
Major Mortimer Dearing, capitalist, died in Rome today of Brights disease. Born in Lynchburg Virginia in 1825, he moved west in 1849 and at one time engaged in freighting across the plains. The tragic death of Arthur Halt a well known bicycle rider occurred in encase North Dakota as a construction accident toppled a two story frame building. Fell Telephone company directors in Dallas declared a 3 percent dividend and an extra 1.4 percent dividend at their meeting today.
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Major Dearing
Kansas City
Mortimer Dearing
Rome
Lynchburg
Plains
Encase
N. VI
Arthur Halt
Seull Sie
Bell Phone
Daston
Fell Telephone Company
Ask Your Doctor About Cod Liver Oil Emulsion
A historical ad advises consulting a doctor about cod liver oil preparations and promotes Scott's Emulsion as the best tasting option. It claims the product uses pure cod liver oil free from odors and taste with added hypophosphites and glycerine blended into one remedy. Bowke Crags Chemists, New York.
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Scott
Dramatic Grand Theatre Attracts Varied Vaudeville Lineup
A bustling program at the Grand features Cole and Job Fa, clever vaudeville acts, plus The Buckville Part Troubadors and Gaiety Sista at the Craore Shaster. Tuesday brings a lively night with "Boy Wanted" and other eccentric pieces promising entertainment.
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Barre
Uroity
Aed
Victor Ferre
Berts
Cole
Job
Buckville
Smallpox Fear Grows as Compulsory Vaccination Is Revoked
City Physician Mitchell monitors smallpox as cases appear in Kabeis and Topeka. Revocation of mandatory schoolchildren vaccination shocks medical staff. The board cites uncertainty about timing of outbreaks, while officials note Topeka’s high travel draws risk. Citizens await further guidance as health authorities consider next steps.
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Kabeis
Topeka
Kansas
City Board of Health
Bae
Gus
Oly Razith Orheers
Opanca
Frysician
Alitchell
Te. Mitchell
Aml Atchison Fue Bank
Ammitbox
Butea
Marchioness a Pauper in London Workhouse
The Marchioness of Donegal faces separation proceedings and bankruptcy in 19th century court records. Her debts, failed estates, and a hotel elevator injury are noted, as is the family’s troubled finances and social disgrace.
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Oman
Niko
Tilemia
Anas Dal
Walt
Havana Strife as US Spanish Talks Narrow Gaps In Fort Talks
Conflicting orders spark tension in Havana as US and Spanish military commissioners plan the city’s final handover on January 2. Major Harrison to meet the Spanish cabinet. Spanish troops withdraw from the western strip while American forces advance. Gunfire erupts near Cerro and at nearby towns as authorities seek calm amid disputed signals and a tense harbor standoff.
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Havana
Bubsall
United States
Hurrican
Ludiew
Unitea “States
Hia
Jong Conferense
Prk
Chaveser
Rom Divine
Gehwins
Fred
Cerro
Honkes
Cutana
Inter Merceon
New Tariffs Cut Coal Freight Rates In Columbus
New tariffs on coal from the Ubie feld lowered freight charges as the Teokine Valley road aims to meet West Virginia competition. Columbus rate per ton drops from 70 to 9 cents, Michigan from 1.15 to 3, and Chewed and Tineks from 1.00 to FLSS as lines adjust to stay competitive.
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Columbus
Ubie Feld
West Virginia
Columbus i
Two New Pacific Steamers Ordered for Far East Service
San Francisco December 22 The Pacific Mall Steamship Company has ordered two steamers to operate between this port and Yokohama and Hong Kong. Concord Massachusetts December 22 Colonel Ranard Barrett national president of the Loyalists of the American Revolution was killed by a fall from a window at his home. He was about sixty six years old.
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Pacific
San _Franeciero
Pacific Mall Steamship Company
Yokohamia
Hong Kon
A. R
Concord
Mass
Col. Ranard Barrett
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Sawyer merchant C C Webber dies or retires in Kansas news
Kansas brief notes prominent Sawyer merchant C C Webber is mentioned in a local news snippet. The item highlights his prominence in the community and his business role, with no further details on cause or date.
Missing dealer Webb er faces creditors case in Pratt county
Pratt county shows interest in a Gillett scale case as Or C Webber a Sawyer merchant vanishes after selling thousands in farm implements at below cost and refunding money. Creditors seek protection. probate court notes sanity reflected in a jury verdict of guilty and names his father as guardian.
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Pratt
Dee
Pratt County
Gillett
Or. C. Webber
Odd Fellows
Sawyer
Webber
Two Salina Men Held for Forgery in Check Scheme
Salina police arrested Chas Heedstrom and Chas Laverty on forgery charges after a bogus Partners bill for $8 was offered to John Steel and signed by D S Mitchell and Maud Mitchell. They were arraigned in Justice Pattie's court with a $500 bond each, jailed in the county facility. Police suspect more suspects in ongoing fraudulent check activity targeting merchants.
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Salina
Chas
Marshal Gilbert
Washington County Vote and Tax Notices in Local Ledger
Washington county taxpayers paid about 15 cents for canvassing a lone Honolulu vote by a county boy in the army. A. J. Freeborn will leave the school post to attend law school in Ann Arbor after his term ends. The B and M Railroad operates about 38 miles in the county and remits 5,862.26 in taxes with a 115.72 rebate, while Missouri Pacific taxes amount to 7,077.88 with no draft for fire mail.
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Washington
Washington County
Honolulu
Stanley
A. J. Freeborn
Ann Arbor
B. & M. Rullroad Com
Missouri Pacific
Ice Gorge Forms on Neosho River Dam Across River
Reports describe a ten foot high ice gorge across the Neosho River about three miles north of the Throckmorton bridge near Wenlandingham. If it breaks it could flood adjoining farms by guiding a floodwater surge through the area.
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Burlington
Neosho
Throckmorton Bridge
Heffron
Wenlandingham
Junction City Murder Case Verdict in Coroner Jury
Coroner's jury finds Mrs John Krebs guilty in the Mrs George Crale murder case in Junction City Kansas. Krebs will face district court in January after arrest and refusal to confess. The accused denies the crime despite lengthy examination and family appeals for mercy.
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Mr. Krebs
Craig
Junction City
Kan
George Crale
John Krebs
Dead Man Found Near Burlington in Decomposed State
An unidentified man’s badly decomposed body is found near Burlington on a late December day. Police investigate unknown cause while awaiting identification of the deceased. Local officials warn the public to report any missing person reports matching the description.
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Burlington
Der
Unknown man found dead with decomposed body and loaded revolver
A badly decomposed male body, about 40 years old, lay five to six months. A 38 caliber revolver with one chamber loaded was found beneath. Clothing indicated a working man, including hat pants vest and skirt style. A dollar and a cent were in the pockets.
City council balks at costly street lighting contract
At the last meeting the council referred a tract to the corporations committee arguing the new contract with Combay would raise tolls to $3,100 per year for 3,000 light hours. Poor service and unreliable hours on stormy nights were cited as reasons to reject the proposal. The item notes pensions granted in Kansas with several increases and appointments.
Fast Mail Ends Underlines Railroading Turbulence Topeka
Government funding ends and the Santa Fe will discontinue the Fast Mail service, with the Fast Ball as the unlucky replacement. A long wreck between Fast Mail and No. and a fatal collision in Emporia haunt rail history, while crews fear the mail run. Engine No 252, patterned after ten wheel Brooks with eight wheels, high pressure 180 psi, 82 inch drivers and 1 1 by 24 cylinder, has run east and west from Topeka showing speed but questions remain about the service’s expense and safety.
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Santa Fe
Orrin Smith
Emporia
Mall
Foley
Esme
Topeka
Brooks
Santa Fe Dividend Declared By Atchison Topeka Santa Fe
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Rail way company directors declare a 1 percent dividend on preferred stock the first since its reorganization. Former officers and executive committee were re elected in New York on December 23.
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New York
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Transathinic Steamship Plan Aims Western Grain Route
Consul Dickson reports a new Transathinic Steamship company forming with western terminus at Pasperine on Gasper Basin to link with rail, seeking an all Canadian route to ship western grain. Paspebiac’s location may cut 600 miles of air travel, easing market timing and boosting grain exports via Milford Haven.
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Washington
Dickson
Gaupe Basin
Que
Transathenic Steamship Company
Pasperine
Gasper Buin
Superior
Paspebiac
Congo
Burope
Quebec
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Etwest Pespebine
Milford Haven
Ies
Funeral for John Schmidt Held at East Curtis Street Home
Local notice reports the funeral of John Schmidt the infant son of Mr and Mrs John Schmidt held yesterday afternoon from the family residence on East Curtis street. A burglary at a bicycle store on West Highth street led to the arrest and a suspect, Harry Morton, returned from Cottonwood Falls. The store was robbed of a shotgun and a dozen cartridges. Moran was sent to the state for trial.
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John Schmidt
Famiy
East Curtis Street
Timm Donovan
Cottonwood Falls
Harry Morton
Iyman
West Highth Street
Moran
Cottonwood
Sd Unis
Considering an Investment The Safest Form of Security
A fragmented note discusses the safest form of security and best returns from investment. It mentions that one eighth or tent could be converted and advises collecting the interest for the investor.
Union Miners' Programme at Columbus Convention
An item from Columbus Ohio reports on a miners’ meeting with D Ratchford stating readiness to push for a federal law to raise salaries. The message notes plans for upcoming conventions to rally for higher wages and stronger unity among workers at the miners’ headquarters.
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Columbus
Munssilion
Saya
D. Ratchford
Didianapesald
Brooms to Rise in Price Across Markets
Chicago report notes broom makers raise prices by a dozen and a quarter cents, citing a corn shortage as the reason. Officials expect further increases soon as the association projects another rise within weeks, affecting household purchases nationwide.
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Chicago
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